Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10640, William Evans, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Evans, William
S 10640
barded
CONTENTS

Virginia 23.371
William Evans - Deed of Matthew in the State of Virginia who was a Pr. in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the Regt commanded by Col. Pat. T. in the ————— time for 1 year ————— certificate 100 4 Francis Evans - hand.
Enrolled on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 10 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Jan 1834 and dated J.P. Stokes Maturing C19-72
Arrears to the 4th of ————— Pensional allowance ending ————— due up to the 24 th ————— $ 55.55 1833. the day of his ————— death ————— { Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Math. Rice — Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 11
Letter Pension January 10 - 1834

State of Virginia } to wit County of Mathews }
On this 13 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in Open Court before the Justices of the Court of Mathews County now sitting, Milliam Evans a resident of Mathews County State of Virginia aged eighty six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. He was called out with the Gloucester Militia under Captain John Willis, Hugh Hayes Lieut. George Plummer Ensign, Col l Sir John Payton was Col l of the County. he left the service about October 1781, the first skirmishes he was in, were on Tuckers Island with Lord Dunmore his officers then were Brigadier Andrew Lewis, Colonels Dainfield and McCannahan, Col l James Bayly and Col l Boswell was with him part of the time he served, at the siege of York Col l John Page and James Ennis commanded his regiment. He does not recollect exactly the day nor the year when he first entered into the service, but it was just at the time Lord Dunmore mustered up a fleet and attacked Norfolk, he there got sick and went to Williamsburg where he came to attack our men in Hampton, Col l Payton then called out the companies of Gloucester County which then comprised this County James Webb made up a company of Volunteers

and went to their assistance, the rest of the companies were kept on duty at home, he was among those that were on duty in their own County, he was first stationed at New Point Comfort in Kingston Parish, he was at York when Lord Wallace was taken, he heard drum beat as they marched the British troops out of town and when General Washington marched in. He was in no set engagement except the siege at York, he was in many little skirmishes with Vipers making inroads upon the coast, one at Gwynn's Island and one at Point Comfort in particular. He resided in Kingston Parish Gloucester County state of Virginia when he was called into the service as a militia-man and has resided there ever since. He received no written discharge has no documentary evidence to show the time of his service or of his discharge, he thinks he served near five years in all. He marched several times over to Williamsburg where he served long at different times once under a Major Dabney when Lord Wallace first came to York, the Gloucester Militia were drawn into a line of Battle near White Mill in the edge of King & Queen County - from there they marched over into Middlesex, then back again their down to New Church - When General Washington came the Gloucester Militia had a furlough of ten days, he went back to camp before the furlough was out, from New Church they marched down to Sewell's Old field where they had another encounter. He was in the engagements they had at Williamsburg. He was at York when Lord Wallace surrendered. He was born in Kingston Parish Gloucester County in the year 1745. He has no record of his age. He was

once desired to go the North in the Continental line but he procured a substitute - he did not serve with any of the continental troops and knows none of the officers - He has in his possession a Certificate signed by John Payton dated August 1777 certifying that he had taken the oath of allegiance in conformity to an Act of the General Assembly. Simeon Green hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm his Evans Mark
We Humphrey Billings a clergyman residing in the County of Mathews and State of Virginia, and William Minster residing in the same County and State, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Evans who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be eighty six years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Humphrey Billings William Minster
and the said courts do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.

And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Humphrey Billings, who signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the county of Mathews and state of Virginia, and William Minter who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same county and state and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Thomas R. Grahman clerk of the court of Mathews county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Evans for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the 17 th day of August 1832.
T. R. Grahman
William Evans

William Evans Virginia
NO 3650
See Alma Mater 12 month Page 67. 40. Couplek to William Evans and H. 5, 13. Francis Evans Also up to Sept 1833 45. 5.
Y. Lib. Sept. 1833
See list Nov 19 D. P. Stokes Mathews VA

BRIEF in the case of William Evans of Mathews County in the State of Virginia (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 86 Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.      Age the Service about 17 1781   Thinks he served near five years in all  Private  Gen. Col John Peyton Capt John Little   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Yorktown  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Northampton County, Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective in regard to Prison & Parole 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Little
Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request of June 29 ", received July 1, 1909 for a statement of the military history of William Evans Senr. a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776* 4 years Private John Willis Sir John Peyton Va.   left serv. all Dec. 1781 Dangerfield   McClanahan   John Page   James Innis   Major Dabney  
Skirmishes: Gwynn's Island and Point Comfort. Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Kingston Parish, Gloucester Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 13, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Mathews Co., Va.
Age at date of application, born in 1745 in Kingston Parish aforesaid.
Remarks: He died Apl. 24, 1833 leaving no widow but two children William and Francis. Name of wife not stated, sons Thomas and John who died before the soldier are mentioned. children referred to.

In Mathews County Court June 10th 1833.
On the motion of William Evans, satisfactory evidence was this day exhibited in Court by the oaths of Richard John and George P. Evans credible witnesses to prove that William Evans late departed this life on the 24th day of April 1833, that he left no widow, two children living at the time of his death, to wit: William and Francis, and two sons Thomas and John who had all leaving children, Thomas left two children to wit: Geo. P. and Lucy - John left three to wit: Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann & that there are no heirs.
Virginia Mathews Co. A True Copy S. G. Miller C. I do hereby certify that Shepard G. Miller whose name appears to the above certificate, is the Clerk of the County Court of Mathews, duly appointed and qualified, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of July 1833.
John D. Garrison
Virginia Mathews County to wit:
I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews do hereby certify that John D. Jones whose hand and seal are affixed to the foregoing certificate is the presiding Judge of the County Court of Mathews duly commissioned and qualified, and that due faith and credit ought to be given to all his acts & deeds as such - and I further certify that William Evans died intestate as there is no will of record in my office -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and

affixed the seal of the County aforesaid this fourth day of July One thousand Eight hundred and thirty three, and in the 57th year of our Independence - Shepard G. Miller
William Evans

The Affidavits of John  William  White  Green and Richard Hunt, William Diggs both of lawful age made at Mathews County accompany the declaration of William Evans made on the 15 th of August 1832 in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832.
These Affiants being first duly sworn depose and say that they were acquainted with William Evans before he entered the service in the Revolutionary war. During his service and ever since till the day of his death, that he was with them on duty at Williamsburg, Hubbard's Old field, Seavells Old field, and Gloucester town, that he belonged to Captain John Milliss company of the Gloucester militia commanded by Col d Sir John Peyton. For three months he served in Gloucester County. For three months he served at Williamsburg. For three months and days he served at Hubbard's Old field. — For one month and days at Hubbard's Old field. — he was on
duty by order of the Col d of the County and was engaged in its civil occupation during the period mentioned above. — and further these Affiants say
that the above named William Evans served other towns of service than those named above that these Affiants was not with him and believe that he grew two years or more further the affiant's father not
personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mathews
in the state of Virginia, William  Richard Diggs and
Richard Hunt is made oath that the foregoing affidavits made by them contain the truth to the best of their recollection and belief, and I do hereby
certify that they are men who have sustained character for veracity, and that their statements
are entitled to credit. — Given under my hand and seal this the 25 th — day of Nov r 1832.
John N. Sale
[Signature]

William Duggan
Deed Witness
Virginia
• Mathews County to wit:
I, Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the Court, of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John R. Sale whose hand was subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, is an acting Magistrate in the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qua- lified, and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be here- unto annexed this 25 th day of November 1833.
Shepard G. Miller

The Affidavits of Simeon Green and Gabriel Hughes of lawful age, taken at Matthews Ct House to accompany the declaration of William Evans made 15 th August 1832 before the Ct of Matthews county in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 to which he has added an Affidavit.
These Affiants being first duly sworn depose and say, that they served with William Evans in the revolutionary war, that he belonged to Capt John Miller's company of the Gloucester militia that the regiment was commanded by Col Peter John Peyton, he entered the service in 1777 and was discharged in October 1781 he must have served as much as Three  four years, he was with us at Hubbard's Oldfield at New Church and at Powell's Oldfield and was discharged when we were discharged at Gloucester Town after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
G. A. & K. Hughes
Simon Green
Matthews County to wit:
Simeon Green and Gabriel Hughes this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and I hereby certify that they are men who have sustained a character for veracity and that their statement is worthy of credit. Given under my hand and seal this the 19 th — day of February 1833.
Edm Jones W.P. & J. G.

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the county of Mathews and State of Virginia, William Evans who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following order:
For four years I served as a private militiaman and for such service I drew a pension.
William Evans D r
I Edmund Jones one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Mathews do hereby certify that William Evans this day appeared before me and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit and that he is reputed in his neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the revolution. Given under my hand and seal this the 19 th day of February 1834
State of Virginia: Mathews County to wit:
Edm Jones D r
I Thomas Edwards Deputy for Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Edmund Jones whose hand and seals are affixed to the foregoing and annexed Certificate is a Magistrate of the County of Mathews duly commissioned and qualified, and that due faith and credit is to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such
Magistrate whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of the office to be hereunto affixed this nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three & of our Independence the Fifty seventh.
Thos Edwards D r

October 12, 1934
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RA-J/EEL Am William Evans-S.10640
Anne Howes Pollard 4702 Langdrum Lane Chevy Chase, Maryland
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your personal request of this date for the Revolutionary War record of William Evans, S.10640.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.10640, based upon the military service of William Evans in that war.
William Evans was born in 1745, exact date not shown, in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.
While residing in Kingston Parish, Virginia, William Evans enlisted sometime in 1775, and served at various times until October, 1781, amounting to nearly four years in all, as a private in the Virginia Troops under Captain John Willis, Major Dabney, and Colonels John Peyton, Dangerfield, McClanahan, John Page and James Innis; he was in the battle at Gwynn's Island, in a skirmish at Point Comfort and at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
Pension was allowed on his application executed August 13, 1832, while residing in Mathews County, Virginia.
He died April 24, 1833. He left no widow. Two sons, William and Francis Evans survived him. Two sons, Thomas and John Evans died prior to their father. Thomas Evans left two children, George P. and Lucy; John Evans left three children, Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann. The name of soldier's wife and the names of his daughters-in-law are not shown.
Very truly yours
A.D.HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
March 7, 1930
Mrs. Nellie Rhea White Mobjack Virginia
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.10640, it appears that William Evans was born in 1745, exact date not given, in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.
While residing in Kingston Parish, Virginia, he enlisted in 1776, served at various times until October, 1781, amounting to nearly four years in all, under Captain John Willis, Major Dabney, and Colonels John Peyton, Dangerfield, McClanahan, John Page and James Innis in the Virginia Troops, was in the battle of Gwynn's Island, in a skirmish at Point Comfort, and at the siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis.
Pension was allowed on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Matthews County, Virginia.
He died April 24, 1833, leaving no widow. Two sons, William and Francis Evans survived him, and two sons, Thomas and John died prior to soldier's death. Thomas Evans left two children, George P. and Lucy, and John Evans, three children, Thomas, Elizabeth and Ann. The name of the soldier's wife does not appear, nor the date of their marriage nor of her death, and there are no further data as to children.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Oct. 12, 1934
Administrator Veterans Affairs Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: - Please furnish record of William Evans, S10640, Rev. War Soldier
Anne Hovv Pollard 4702 Langdum Lane, Chevy Chase, Md.

Meljack Va Feb 26 - 1930
Dear Sir:-
Will you please look over the pension of Simon GREEN of Matthews Co, Va. & also the pension of William EVANS , of Matthews Co. Va. Please state where they were from before they moved to Matthews. & possible their wife's names, & the names

of their children - also who their children married, the date of the Rev. Isaac Wetmore's birth - marriage - & death also the birth & death of his wife & who she was before she married him I need this immediately & if you can find away one and side that will do this for me at once & return data

They can send wire & I will send at once
Mrs. Belle Rena White Logan Jack, P. O. Matthews Co. Va.

1126 Peachtree St Atlanta Ga June 29 th
Commission of Pensions, Washington
Dear Sir:
I am seeking information as to the war pension of one Thomas Heard who served as Captain in the Va. line Revolutionary War. A list in the War Dept. Washington, showing an arrangement of the Va. line, Jan 1 st 1783, con- tains his name, and

shows that he was com- missioned Feb 18 th 1981. And that he was a prisoner of war. I would like to get a fuller account of his period and hope you can supply it from your depart- ment.
Can you also give me any information concerning a William Hans born 1946 in Ga and enlisted in that state - with three brothers, Elipale, David

and Thomas - all of them jumped to La after the Revolution.
Thanking you for that assistance you can give me in my research, I am Very Resp'tly yours - Mrs. J. Q. Wynn.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L.D.L.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Born Va. 1746 - Claimant Blas claim after mar
Soldier Wm Evans
Service N o
Additional Service Rev. War
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim except 1832 res. Surry Co. Va J#8445 at 75 yrs. - Va. service #10640 born 1745 - Va. res. + res. #179 #Hmcd. 25069 - Lt. Va. res. Va. age not stated. #31670 1832 at 80 - Va. N. C. service

Rechar
10640
INVALID.
File No. 10,640
William Evans
Pre Civil War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 117
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 July 6. Hist. to Mrs. J. O. Updegraff 1930-Mch. 7 - Hist. to Mrs. Stella Rhea White Ed
1934-Oct. 12 - Hist. to Anne Norris Pollard. Ed